Canada Water Agency – Freshwater Policy, Engagement and Corporate Secretariat
Various locations
EC-05, EC-06
EC-05 ($98,299 to $113,141) / EC-06 ($111,057 to $128,799)
For further information on the organization, please visit Canada Water Agency
Closing date: 11 February 2025 – 23:59, Pacific TimeWho can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
Important messages
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled workforce that is representative of Canada’s diversity, which includes the recruitment of Canadian Veterans and releasing Canadian Armed Forces personnel: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-servicecommission/jobs/services/publicservice-jobs/canadian-armed-forcesmembers-veterans.html
We encourage applicants to identify any abilities, competencies, and/or experiences acquired through employment with the Canadian Armed Forces where applicable.
Duties
The policy analyst roles will require an understanding of freshwater issues and governance in Canada that impact policy approaches and freshwater management.
The role will enable you to be part of a high performing team that provides briefings, analysis, and recommendations for senior management on freshwater policy, engagement and/or waterbodies of national significance under the Freshwater Action Plan. As the Canada Water Agency has been newly created, you will have an opportunity to shape the future of the organization in terms of work and culture. Being able to build strong relationships both within the Canada Water Agency and with partners will be important for success.
The EC-5 Policy Analyst position will support on the tasks identified above. The EC-6 Senior Policy Advisor position will have more leadership opportunities commensurate with deeper experience and will work on more complex tasks and analysis than the EC-05. The team has a career ladder from EC-03 to EC-07 levels supporting succession planning.
This role will appeal to someone who is innovative, thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and demonstrates a commitment to high quality work and teamwork.
Work environment
The Canada Water Agency is taking a hybrid approach to work consistent with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat guidance. This position will require an in-office presence for a minimum of three (3) days a week.
Intent of the process
The intent of this anticipatory process is to staff a minimum of 8 full-time indeterminate positions.
A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this group and level throughout the Canada Water Agency. This process may be used for various tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual), as well as various security requirements, language and conditions of employment.
Positions to be filled: 8
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
A response to a text question addressing the following:
- An online written exam (text question) will be used to assess the following essential competencies:
– Working effectively with others
– Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
Education:
For the EC-05 and EC-06
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in economics, sociology or statistics.
NOTE: Candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
EXPERIENCE:
For the EC-05
EX1 Significant* experience in researching and analyzing complex** issues and providing policy advice to senior management***.
EX2 Significant* experience in working collaboratively on environmental initiatives with two or more of the following partners: federal departments or agencies; provincial, territorial or municipal governments; Indigenous partners; industry; non-government organizations; other stakeholders.
EX3 Significant* experience preparing policy documents, such as briefing notes, presentations, and reports for senior management***.
*Significant is defined as a depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having performed a broad range of related activities for a period of at least 2 years.
**For the purpose of this process, complex issues are those with at least one of the following characteristics:
a) Multi-dimensional or multi-jurisdictional or affecting many partners or stakeholders.
b) Precedent-setting or have a major impact on Canadians, or the Government of Canada.
c) Subject to heightened Parliamentary interest or media coverage.
***Senior management is defined as Director or equivalent or above in the private sector.
For the EC-06:
EX1 Significant* experience in analyzing, interpreting and synthesizing complex** environmental information from various sources.
EX2 Significant* experience in working collaboratively on complex** environmental initiatives with three or more of the following partners: federal departments or agencies; provincial, territorial or municipal government; Indigenous partners; industry; non-governmental organizations; other stakeholders.
EX3 Significant* experience preparing policy documents, such as briefing notes, presentations, and reports for senior management***.
EX4 Significant* experience in providing policy recommendations to senior management***.
*Significant is defined as a depth and breadth of experience normally acquired with having performed a broad range of related activities for a period of at least 4 years.
**For the purpose of this process, complex issues are those with at least one of the following characteristics:
a) Multi-dimensional or multi-jurisdictional or affecting many partners or stakeholders.
b) Precedent-setting or have a major impact on Canadians, or the Government of Canada.
c) Subject to heightened Parliamentary interest or media coverage.
***Senior management is defined as Director General or equivalent or above in the private sector.
If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)
Asset Qualifications
For the EC-05 and EC-06
A1. Master’s degree or PhD from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in a discipline relevant to the duties of the position.
– A2. Experience in working collaboratively on complex** policy-related OR environmental initiatives with representatives from Indigenous organizations and/or communities.
– A3. Experience preparing Cabinet materials (e.g., Memoranda to Cabinet, presentations, Treasury Board Submissions, etc.).
– A4. Experience leading consultations with different organizations or sectors (e.g., government, non-governmental organizations, private sector, and academia) to inform legislative or policy recommendations.
**For the purpose of this process, complex issues are those with at least one of the following characteristics:
a) Multi-dimensional or multi-jurisdictional or affecting many partners or stakeholders.
b) Precedent-setting or have a major impact on Canadians, or the Government of Canada.
c) Subject to heightened Parliamentary interest or media coverage.
Operational Requirements (for EC-05 and EC-06)
– Willing and able to travel.
– Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
– English essential
– Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)
Information on language requirements
KNOWLEDGE:
For the EC-05 and EC-06
K1: Knowledge of environmental, socio-economic or political factors which have an impact on water or the work of the Canada Water Agency.
COMPETENCIES:
For the EC-05 and EC-06:
– Thinking Things Through
– Working effectively with others
– Showing initiative and being action-oriented
– Demonstrating integrity and respect
ABILITIES:
For the EC-05 and EC-06
– Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
– Ability to communicate effectively orally.
– Ability to prioritize and manage multiple shifting priorities with tight or conflicting deadlines.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women
Information on employment equity
Organizational Needs
The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the following employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
The hiring organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Government of Canada jobs website. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the person named below.
It is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for assessment purposes. This will include communication of invitations to written tests and interviews. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.
Candidates invited to an interview will be required to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript (original documents only). Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca.
Written Communication will be assessed throughout the candidate’s application.
Volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, or use of asset qualifications may be used. If you meet any of the asset qualifications (other qualifications), please be sure to provide detailed responses in the screening questionnaire.
Reference checks may be sought.
An interview may be administered.
A test may be administered.
You must provide proof of your education credentials.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Contact information
| Human Resources, Canada Water Agency |
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| dotationaec-cwastaffing@ec.gc.ca |
